Wed, 7 November 2018: One Grey HeronArdea cinerea at Urriðakotsvatn (SW). One Common Wood PigeonColumba palumbus at Húsavík (NE). Two Bohemian WaxwingsBombycilla garrulus at Húsavík (NE), five at Akureyri (N) and one at Selfoss (S). Single BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Húsavík (NE) and Grænahraun/Nes (SE) and three at Selfoss (S).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Tues, 6 November 2018: A hybrid drake Common x King EiderSomateria mollissima x spectabilis at Bolungarvík (NW). Single Bohemian WaxwingsBombycilla garrulus at Selfoss (S) and Höfn (SE) and four at Akureyri (N). One Song ThrushTurdus philomelos at Höfn (SE). Two BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Húsavík (NE), three at Selfoss (S) and one at Akureyri (N).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 5 November 2018: One Bohemian WaxwingBombycilla garrulus at Selfoss (S) and three at Akureyri (N). Four BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Húsavík (NE), three at Selfoss (S) and singles at Akureyri (N) and Laugarás/Biskupstungur (S). One BramblingFringilla montifringilla at Húsavík (NE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sun, 4 November 2018: One Grey HeronArdea cinerea at Urriðakotsvatn (SW). One Northern LapwingVanellus vanellus at Höfn (SE). Two Eurasian CurlewsNumenius arquata at Akranes (SW) and Hafnir (SW). Single Bohemian WaxwingsBombycilla garrulus at Siglufjörður (N), Akureyri (N) and Höfn (SE). One Song ThrushTurdus philomelos at Höfn (SE). Four BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Selfoss (S), three at Húsavík (NE), two at Akureyri (N) and one at Höfn (SE). Single BramblingsFringilla montifringilla at Húsavík (NE) and Höfn (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sat, 3 November 2018: The long-staying drake American White-winged ScoterMelanitta deglandi deglandi at Keflavík (SW). A drake King EiderSomateria spectabilis at Höfn (SE). One Grey HeronArdea cinerea at Hallskot/Flói (S). Two Eurasian CurlewsNumenius arquata at Akranes (SW) and one at Sandgerði (SW). Two BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Húsavík (NE) and Selfoss (S) and one at Akureyri (N). One BramblingFringilla montifringilla at Húsavík (NE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Fri, 2 November 2018: One Bohemian WaxwingBombycilla garrulus at Siglufjörður (N). One European RobinErithacus rubecula at Höfn (SE). Two BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Selfoss (S) and singles at Húsavík (NE) and Laugarás/Biskupstungur (S).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Thu, 1 November 2018: A Great Spotted WoodpeckerDendrocopos major was seen in flight at Heiðmörk (SW) - 10th for Iceland. One Bohemian WaxwingBombycilla garrulus at Höfn (SE). One Song ThrushTurdus philomelos at Höfn (SE). Three BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Akureyri (N) and singles at Selfoss (S) and Húsavík (NE). Single BramblingsFringilla montifringilla at Húsavík (NE), Höfn (SE) and Selfoss (S). One Arctic RedpollCarduelis hornemanni at Akureyri (N).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Wed, 31 October 2018: One Grey HeronArdea cinerea at Reyðarfjörður (E). One Bohemian WaxwingBombycilla garrulus at Siglufjörður (N). Two BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Akureyri (N) and Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW) and one at Siglufjörður (N). One BramblingFringilla montifringilla at Reyðarfjörður (E).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 29 October 2018: An American RobinTurdus migratorius is at Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW) - 6th for Iceland. One Bohemian WaxwingBombycilla garrulus at Húsavík (NE). One BramblingFringilla montifringilla at Selfoss (S). A male HawfinchCoccothraustes coccothraustes still at Húsavík (NE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Tues, 23 October 2018: The Pied-billed GrebePodilymbus podiceps is now at Fuglavíkurtjörn/Miðnes (SW) - 4th for Iceland. One Red-eyed VireoVireo olivaceus at Eyrarbakki (S). A first-winter American Herring GullLarus smithsonianus at Þorlákshöfn (SW). One Lesser WhitethroatSylvia curruca at Heimaey (S). Single BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Siglufjörður (N), Húsavík (NE) and Heimaey (S) and two at Mosfellsdalur (SW). Three ChiffchaffsPhylloscopus collybita at Heimaey (S). One Willow WarblerPhylloscopus trochilus at Heimaey (S). Nine BramblingsFringilla montifringilla at Heimaey (S).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 22 October 2018: A Pied-billed GrebePodilymbus podiceps was found at Norðurkot/Miðnes (SW) - 4th for Iceland. Three Grey HeronsArdea cinerea at Urriðakotsvatn (SW) and Höfn (SE). One European RobinErithacus rubecula at Höfn (SE). Two Bohemian WaxwingsBombycilla garrulus at Fáskrúðsfjörður (E). One Lesser WhitethroatSylvia curruca at Hlíðardalsskóli/Ölfus (SW). One BlackcapSylvia atricapilla at Grindavík (SW). One Yellow-browed WarblerPhylloscopus inornatus at Stokkseyri (S). One Willow WarblerPhylloscopus trochilus at Þorlákshöfn (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sun, 21 October 2018: Four Canada GeeseBranta canadensis at Grindavík (SW). A Grey WagtailMotacilla cinerea was found dead at Grímsey (N). One Barred WarblerSylvia nisoria at Djúpivogur (E). Two BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Mosfellsdalur (SW) and one at Grindavík (SW). Single Yellow-browed WarblersPhylloscopus inornatus at Hallskot/Flói (S) and Kiðafell/Kjós (SW). Single BramblingsFringilla montifringilla at Siglufjörður (N) and Húsavík (NE) and ten at Fáskrúðsfjörður (E). One Eurasian SiskinCarduelis spinus at Breiðholt/Reykjavík (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sat, 20 October 2018: The Paddyfield WarblerAcrocephalus agricola remains at Hali/Suðursveit (SE) - 2nd for Iceland. One Swainson's ThrushCatharus ustulatus still at Höfn (SE) - 8th for Iceland. Two Grey HeronsArdea cinerea at Fornustekkar/Nes (SE). Four Eurasian CurlewsNumenius arquata at Sandgerði (SW). The autumn's first Bohemian WaxwingBombycilla garrulus at Akureyri (N). One BlackcapSylvia atricapilla at Vitastígur/Reykjavík (SW). One Yellow-browed WarblerPhylloscopus inornatus at Fossvogur/Reykjavík (SW). Ten BramblingsFringilla montifringilla at Fáskrúðsfjörður (E), eight at Hali/Suðursveit (SE), five at Kirkjubæjarklaustur (S) and one at Selfoss (S). One HawfinchCoccothraustes coccothraustes still at Höfn (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Fri, 19 October 2018: One Swainson's ThrushCatharus ustulatus at Höfn (SE) - 8th for Iceland. Four Canada GeeseBranta canadensis at Grindavík (SW). A drake American WigeonAnas americana at Bessastaðatjörn/Álftanes (SW). Two Grey HeronsArdea cinerea at Urriðakotsvatn (SW). One Common KestrelFalco tinnunculus near Eskiholt/Borgarfjörður (W). One WhinchatSaxicola rubetra reported from Sandgerði (SW). One Barred WarblerSylvia nisoria at Djúpivogur (E). Single BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Langhús/Fljót (N) and Mosfellsdalur (SW) and two at Höfn (SE). One Yellow-browed WarblerPhylloscopus inornatus at Heimaey (S). One BramblingFringilla montifringilla at Húsavík (NE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Thu, 18 October 2018: One Eurasian CurlewNumenius arquata at Stokkseyri (S). Three BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Höfn (SE) and one at Stokkseyri (S). One ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita at Stokkseyri (S).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Wed, 17 October 2018: The Lanceolated WarblerLocustella lanceolata was seen again at Fagranes/Nes (SE) - 2nd for Iceland. The Paddyfield WarblerAcrocephalus agricola remains at Hali/Suðursveit (SE) - 2nd for Iceland. Single Grey HeronsArdea cinerea at Elliðavatn (SW) and Grafarvogur/Reykjavík (SW). One Common KestrelFalco tinnunculus at Grótta/Seltjarnarnes (SW). Single European RobinsErithacus rubecula at Stöðvarfjörður (E) and Höfn (SE). One Garden WarblerSylvia borin at Stöðvarfjörður (E). Single Lesser WhitethroatsSylvia curruca at Fagranes/Nes (SE), Reynivellir/Suðursveit (SE) and Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). Six BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Stöðvarfjörður (E), three at Höfn (SE) and Tumastaðir/Fljótshlíð (S), two at Fossvogur/Reykjavík (SW) and singles at Fáskrúðsfjörður (E), Smyrlabjörg/Suðursveit (SE), Kvísker/Öræfi (SE), Stokkseyri (S), Grindavík (SW), Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW) and Njarðvík (SW). Single Yellow-browed WarblersPhylloscopus inornatus at Höfn (SE) and Hallskot/Flói (S) bringing this autumn's total to at least 68 individuals. Three ChiffchaffsPhylloscopus collybita at Fagranes/Nes (SE), three at Höfn (SE) and singles at Smyrlabjörg/Suðursveit (SE), Reynivellir/Suðursveit (SE) and Kvísker/Öræfi (SE). Single Willow WarblersPhylloscopus trochilus at Höfn (SE) and Stokkseyri (S). One Spotted FlycatcherMuscicapa striata still at Höfn (SE). Fifteen BramblingsFringilla montifringilla at Stöðvarfjörður (E), twelve at Höfn (SE), four at Fagranes/Nes (SE) and singles at Fáskrúðsfjörður (E), Kvísker/Öræfi (SE), Tumastaðir/Fljótshlíð (S) and Njarðvík (SW). One HawfinchCoccothraustes coccothraustes still at Stöðvarfjörður (E). Single Common RosefinchesCarpodacus erythrinus at Stöðvarfjörður (E), Hali/Suðursveit (SE) and Njarðvík (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Tues, 16 October 2018: Three Grey HeronsArdea cinerea at Fornustekkar/Nes (SE) and another three at Núpar/Ölfus (SW). Two Common Wood PigeonsColumba palumbus at Dilksnes/Nes (SE). Four BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Heimaey (S), two at Tumastaðir/Fljótshlíð (S) and two at Grænahraun/Nes (SE). One Yellow-browed WarblerPhylloscopus inornatus at Fagranes/Nes (SE). One BramblingFringilla montifringilla at Tumastaðir/Fljótshlíð (S). One Common RosefinchCarpodacus erythrinus at Grænahraun/Nes (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 15 October 2018: A Paddyfield WarblerAcrocephalus agricola was found at Hali/Suðursveit (SE) - 2nd for Iceland. The Lanceolated WarblerLocustella lanceolata was seen again at Fagranes/Nes (SE) - 2nd for Iceland. One European RobinErithacus rubecula at Höfn (SE). One Song ThrushTurdus philomelos at Breiðabólsstaður/Suðursveit (SE). Single Lesser WhitethroatsSylvia curruca at Gerði/Suðursveit (SE) and Heimaey (S). Single BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Gerði/Suðursveit (SE), Breiðabólsstaður/Suðursveit (SE) and Heimaey (S). Two Yellow-browed WarblersPhylloscopus inornatus at Jaðar/Suðursveit (SE) and one at Höfn (SE). Two ChiffchaffsPhylloscopus collybita at Jaðar/Suðursveit (SE) and one at Fagranes/Nes (SE). One Willow WarblerPhylloscopus trochilus at Breiðabólsstaður/Suðursveit (SE). One Spotted FlycatcherMuscicapa striata at Höfn (SE). Eighteen BramblingsFringilla montifringilla at Heimaey (S), six at Breiðabólsstaður/Suðursveit (SE) and singles at Smyrlabjörg/Suðursveit (SE) and Jaðar/Suðursveit (SE). Two Common RosefinchesCarpodacus erythrinus at Hali/Suðursveit (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sun, 14 October 2018: The Olive-backed PipitAnthus hodgsoni is still at Höfn (SE) - 2nd for Iceland. Three Grey HeronsArdea cinerea at Urriðakotsvatn (SW). One European Turtle DoveStreptopelia turtur at Krossgerði/Berufjörður (E). One Long-eared OwlAsio otus at Holt/Nes (SE). One Barn SwallowHirundo rustica at Hveragerði (SW). One European RobinErithacus rubecula at Höfn (SE). One WhinchatSaxicola rubetra at Djúpivogur (E). A male Common RedstartPhoenicurus phoenicurus at Stöðvarfjörður (E). Two Song ThrushesTurdus philomelos at Harðbakur/Melrakkaslétta (NE) and Krossgerði/Berufjörður (E) and singles at Djúpivogur (E). One Marsh WarblerAcrocephalus palustris at Djúpivogur (E). One Lesser WhitethroatSylvia curruca at Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). Eight BlackcapsSylvia atricapilla at Stöðvarfjörður (E), three at Askur/Djúpivogur (E) and Höfn (SE), two at Djúpivogur (E), Hjarðarnes/Nes (SE) and Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW) and singles at Stokkseyri (S). Eight Yellow-browed WarblersPhylloscopus inornatus at Djúpivogur (E), three at Askur/Djúpivogur (E), two at Krossgerði/Berufjörður (E) and Fossgerði/Berufjörður (E) and singles at Stöðvarfjörður (E), Vík/Lón (SE), Hjarðarnes/Nes (SE), Stokkseyri (S) and Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). Single ChiffchaffsPhylloscopus collybita at Krossgerði/Berufjörður (E), Vík/Lón (SE) and Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). Fifteen BramblingsFringilla montifringilla at Stöðvarfjörður (E) and Djúpivogur (E), four at Höfn (SE), two at Krossgerði/Berufjörður (E) and Vík/Lón (SE) and singles at Askur/Djúpivogur (E), Árlundur/Flói (S) and Hlíðarendi/Ölfus (SW). One Eurasian SiskinCarduelis spinus at Askur/Djúpivogur (E). Two Common RosefinchesCarpodacus erythrinus at Krossgerði/Berufjörður (E) and three at Hali/Suðursveit (SE). A male HawfinchCoccothraustes coccothraustes at Stöðvarfjörður (E).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Thu, 11 October 2018: A Blyth's Reed WarblerAcrocephalus dumetorum was found at Grænahraun/Nes (SE) - 13th for Iceland. Four Canada GeeseBranta canadensis at Grindavík (SW) and one at Álftanes (SW). Three drakes Common GoldeneyeBucephala clangula at Akureyri (N). 23 Eurasian CurlewsNumenius arquata at Skarðsfjörður (SE). One ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita at Höfn (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Wed, 10 October 2018: A Hermit ThrushCatharus guttatus remains at Hallskot/Flói (S) - 13th for Iceland. Four apparent Taiga Bean GeeseAnser fabalis were shot by geese-hunters at Tjörn/Aðaldalur (NE). Three Grey HeronsArdea cinerea at Urriðakotsvatn (SW) and two at Fornustekkar/Nes (SE). Three Common Wood PigeonsColumba palumbus at Húsavík (NE) and one at Fossvogur/Reykjavík (SW). A Red-eyed VireoVireo olivaceus was found dead at Hellissandur (W). Single Eurasian SiskinsCarduelis spinus at Smyrlabjörg/Suðursveit (SE) and Breiðholt/Reykjavík (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 8 October 2018: An adult Black-billed CuckooCoccyzus erythropthalmus appears to have been found dead at Brimnes/Fáskrúðsfjörður (E) in August - 3rd for Iceland. Four Canada GeeseBranta canadensis at Grindavík (SW). A drake American WigeonAnas americana at Njarðvíkurfitjar (SW). A female Ring-necked DuckAythya collaris at Grindavík (SW). The long-staying drake American White-winged ScoterMelanitta deglandi deglandi at Keflavík (SW). One Grey HeronArdea cinerea at Breiðholt/Reykjavík (SW). A 3cy Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis still at Elliðaárdalur/Reykjavík (SW). Five Common Wood PigeonsColumba palumbus at Húsavík (NE). One Eurasian SiskinCarduelis spinus at Fossvogur's cemetary/Reykjavík (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sat, 6 October 2018: Four Canada GeeseBranta canadensis at Grindavík (SW). A drake American WigeonAnas americana at Stóra-Hraunsvatn/Flói (S). A drake King EiderSomateria spectabilis at Kópasker (NE). Single Common GoldeneyesBucephala clangula at Skjálftavatn (NE) and Akureyri (N). The returning drake Velvet ScoterMelanitta fusca at Víkur/Reykjanes (SW). The long-staying drake American White-winged ScoterMelanitta deglandi deglandi at Keflavík (SW). About 30 Sooty ShearwatersPuffinus griseus off Ingólfshöfði (SE). One Grey HeronArdea cinerea at Sigurðarstaðir/Melrakkaslétta (NE). One Eurasian WoodcockScolopax rusticola at Leirhöfn/Melrakkaslétta (NE). A 3cy Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis still at Elliðaárdalur/Reykjavík (SW). Five Common Wood PigeonsColumba palumbus at Húsavík (NE) and three at Höfn (SE). One Eurasian Collared DoveStreptopelia decaocto at Keflavík (SW). One European RobinErithacus rubecula at Höfn (SE). One Lesser WhitethroatSylvia curruca at Raufarhöfn (NE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Wed, 26 September 2018: A first-winter Little GullHydrocoloeus minutus at Grindavík (SW). There are now two Eurasian Collared DovesStreptopelia decaocto at Keflavík (SW). A Red-eyed VireoVireo olivaceus at Kiðafell/Kjós (SW). A Blackpoll WarblerSetophaga striata was found at Hallskot/Flói (S).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Tues, 25 September 2018: An adult Black-throated DiverGavia arctica is still at Vestmannsvatn (NE) - 2nd for Iceland. The long-staying drake American White-winged ScoterMelanitta deglandi deglandi has returned to Keflavík (SW). One Sooty ShearwaterPuffinus griseus and a Pomarine SkuaStercorarius pomarinus at sea about 140 nm north off Langanes (NE). An adult Grey HeronArdea cinerea Hæðargarðsvatn/Landbrot (S). An adult Peregrine FalconFalco peregrinus at Bakkatjörn/Seltjarnarnes (SW). Eleven Eurasian CurlewsNumenius arquata at Sandgerði (SW) and one at Hliðsnes/Álftanes (SW). A 3cy Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis still at Elliðaárdalur/Reykjavík (SW). One Eurasian Collared DoveStreptopelia decaocto at Keflavík (SW). A juvenile Barred WarblerSylvia nisoria at Langhús/Fljót (N). A Red-eyed VireoVireo olivaceus at Höfn (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 24 September 2018: One European RobinErithacus rubecula at Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). One Garden WarblerSylvia borin at Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). One ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita at Setjörn/Njarðvík (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sun, 23 September 2018: An adult Black-throated DiverGavia arctica is still at Vestmannsvatn (NE) - 2nd for Iceland. The drake Velvet ScoterMelanitta fusca at Víkur/Reykjanes (SW). A drake Common GoldeneyeBucephala clangula at Ærvíkurbjarg/Skjálfandi (NE). One Grey HeronArdea cinerea at Siglufjörður (N). Seven Eurasian CurlewsNumenius arquata at Sandgerði (SW). One European RobinErithacus rubecula at Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). One Garden WarblerSylvia borin at Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). Single ChiffchaffsPhylloscopus collybita at Setjörn/Njarðvík (SW) and Hvalsnes/Miðnes (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Thu, 20 September 2018: A drake Velvet ScoterMelanitta fusca has returned to its wintering site at Víkur/Reykjanes (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Wed, 19 September 2018: A drake American WigeonAnas americana at Stokkseyri (S). One Grey HeronArdea cinerea by Elliðavatn (SW). A 3cy Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis still at Elliðaárdalur/Reykjavík (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Tues, 18 September 2018: An adult Black-throated DiverGavia arctica is still at Vestmannsvatn (NE) - 2nd for Iceland. An adult American Golden PloverPluvialis dominica still at Eyrarbakki (S).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 17 September 2018: One Common KestrelFalco tinnunculus at Gaulverjabær/Flói (S).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sun, 16 September 2018: An adult Black-throated DiverGavia arctica is still at Vestmannsvatn (NE) - 2nd for Iceland. A drake Common GoldeneyeBucephala clangula at Álar/Mývatn (NE). Single adult American Golden PloversPluvialis dominica at Ásgarður/Garður (SW) and Eyrarbakki (S). An adult White-rumped SandpiperCalidris fuscicollis at Garðskagi (SW). Fourteen Eurasian CurlewsNumenius arquata at Dynjandi/Nes (SE) and one at Hliðsnes/Álftanes (SW). A 3cy Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis at Elliðaárdalur/Reykjavík (SW). One ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita at Höfn (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 10 September 2018: Three Sooty ShearwatersPuffinus griseus and nine Great ShearwatersPuffinus gravis at sea about 133 km NW off Látrabjarg (NW). An adult American Golden PloverPluvialis dominica at Njarðvíkurfitjar (SW). A 3cy Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis at Elliðaárdalur/Reykjavík (SW). A European RobinErithacus rubecula at Eyjólfsstaðaskógur/Vellir (E). One Willow WarblerPhylloscopus trochilus at Höfn (SE). One BramblingFringilla montifringilla at Höfn (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sun, 9 September 2018: The female Yellow-bellied SapsuckerSphyrapicus varius was seen for the last time near lake Apavatn (S) - 3rd for Iceland. Several Sooty ShearwatersPuffinus griseus off Hólmsberg/Keflavík (SW) and at least fifteen at sea off the Westfjords (NW). At least one Great ShearwaterPuffinus gravis at sea off the Westfjords (NW). One RuffPhilomachus pugnax at Útskálar/Garður (SW). One European RobinErithacus rubecula at Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). One ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita at Merkigil/Austurdalur (N). Two Willow WarblersPhylloscopus trochilus at Höfn (SE). One BramblingFringilla montifringilla at Höfn (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sat, 25 August 2018: A female Yellow-bellied SapsuckerSphyrapicus varius was finally seen at lake Apavatn (S), after its sapwells being discovered earlier in August - 3rd for Iceland.
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 20 August 2018: One Sooty ShearwaterPuffinus griseus at Garðsjór (SW) and one about 42 nm NW off Straumnes (NW). 85 Great ShearwatersPuffinus gravis at sea about 42 nm NW off Straumnes (NW). One Grey PloverPluvialis squatarola at Höfn (SE). Single ChiffchaffsPhylloscopus collybita at Höfn (SE) and Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 13 August 2018: A drake American White-winged ScoterMelanitta deglandi deglandi was reported off Vatnsnes/Keflavík (SW). Two Grey PloversPluvialis squatarola at Höfn (SE). One Bar-tailed GodwitLimosa lapponica at Höfn (SE). Two ChiffchaffsPhylloscopus collybita at Höfn (SE) and one at Seltjörn/Njarðvík (SW). Two Willow WarblersPhylloscopus trochilus at Höfn (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Thu, 9 August 2018: One Sooty ShearwaterPuffinus griseus at Faxaflói bay (SW), 7 nm east of Hólmsberg, and one 96 nm W off Látrabjarg (NW). Two Great ShearwatersPuffinus gravis at Víkuráll (at sea) off the Westfjords (NW). One Grey HeronArdea cinerea at Myllulækjartjörn/Reykjavík (SW). Single RuffsPhilomachus pugnax at Melaberg/Miðnes (SW) and Kasthúsatjörn/Álftanes (SW). Two adult Long-tailed SkuasStercorarius longicaudus at sea about 96 nm W off Látrabjarg (NW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Wed, 8 August 2018: One Grey HeronArdea cinerea at Kirkjubæjarklaustur (S). One RuffPhilomachus pugnax still at Melaberg/Miðnes (SW). An adult Long-tailed SkuaStercorarius longicaudus at sea, 51 nautical miles NW of Kolbeinsey (N). A Sabine's GullXema sabini at Húsavík (NE). One Common SwiftApus apus at Stórhöfði/Heimaey (S).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Mon, 6 August 2018: Four King EidersSomateria spectabilis at Buðlungahöfn (NE). Two Grey PloversPluvialis squatarola at Höfn (SE). One RuffPhilomachus pugnax still at Melaberg/Miðnes (SW). A Little GullHydrocoloeus minutus at Melaberg/Miðnes (SW). Ten Common Wood PigeonsColumba palumbus at Höfn (SE), including two fledglings. Single ChiffchaffsPhylloscopus collybita at Stafafellsfjöll/Lón (SE) and Höfn (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sun, 5 August 2018: A Black-browed AlbatrossThalassarche melanophris was seen at Faxaflói bay (SW), on a whale-watching trip from Reykjavík - 3rd for Iceland. Two drakes King EiderSomateria spectabilis at Kolgrafafjörður (W). A drake Common GoldeneyeBucephala clangula at Neslandavík/Mývatn (NE). One RuffPhilomachus pugnax still at Melaberg/Miðnes (SW). A Little GullHydrocoloeus minutus at Grindavík (SW). A juvenile Sabine's GullXema sabini was reported from Hvalsnes/Miðnes (SW). Nine Common Wood PigeonsColumba palumbus at Höfn (SE). Two ChiffchaffsPhylloscopus collybita at Stafafellsfjöll/Lón (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Sat, 4 August 2018: One Common Wood PigeonColumba palumbus at Höfn (SE). One Common SwiftApus apus at Höfn/Borgarfjörður (E). One ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita at Höfn (SE) and two at Stafafellsfjöll/Lón (SE).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Fri, 3 August 2018: A drake American White-winged ScoterMelanitta deglandi deglandi was reported off Keflavík (SW). The adult Little StintCalidris minuta remains at Hvalsnes/Miðnes (SW). One RuffPhilomachus pugnax still at Melaberg/Miðnes (SW). One Common SwiftApus apus at Höfn/Borgarfjörður (E). A juvenile Eurasian SiskinCarduelis spinus at Breiðholt/Reykjavík (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Thu, 2 August 2018: Two drakes Mandarin DuckAix galericulata at Holtakot/Kaldakinn (NE). A Pectoral SandpiperCalidris melanotos was seen at Hrútafjörður (NW). The adult Little StintCalidris minuta remains at Hvalsnes/Miðnes (SW). One RuffPhilomachus pugnax at Melaberg/Miðnes (SW). One Common Wood PigeonColumba palumbus at Höfn (SE). One ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita at Höfn (SE). A Little GullHydrocoloeus minutus at Grindavík (SW).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson

Wed, 1 August 2018: An adult Little StintCalidris minuta at Miðnes (SW). One Pomarine SkuaStercorarius pomarinus at Faxaflói bay (SW). One ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita at Höfn (SE). A Rosy StarlingPastor roseus is still at Staðarfell/Dalir (W).
Updated by Yann Kolbeinsson